David Dunaway

Missing
Case Description
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David Allen Dunaway, 29, was last seen on May 10, 1981, in Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Dunaway was working as a drywall contractor. According to reports, he was paranoid and carrying a sawed-off shotgun wrapped in a paper bag when he was last seen. David had a history of drug use, which may have contributed to his behavior. His family found it highly uncharacteristic for him to vanish without notifying them, especially considering he had a wife and two young sons.

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Last Seen: May 10, 1981
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    Victim Details

    Aug 02, 2011

    Apr 19, 2024

    David

    Dunaway

    73

    29

    72 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 10, 1981

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    No

    48406

    Houston Police Department

    Houston

    Texas

    Harris County

    77048

    8300 Mykawa, Texas

    8323941872

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.houstonpolice.org/

    231771-19

    Houston Police Department

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    10/03/2024


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    I am devastated to hear that David is missing. He was a good friend of mine, and I am heartbroken by... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
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